Animal Care Attendant

6 months ago

Stouffville, Canada Kingfisher International Inc Full time

**Description**:
Animal Care Attendants are highly trained professionals who work as an integral part of our animal health team. In this position you will use your knowledge and practical skills to provide gold standard veterinary care in support of scientific research. You will work alongside a team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and scientific researchers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Feeding, cleaning and watering of animals and housing space.
- General animal care, such as nail trims, ear cleaning and providing enrichment.
- Socialization, enrichment and training of animals.
- Handle and restrain animals.
- Assisting in treatment of animals, such as oral administration of medications.
- Performing health observations, reporting concerns to veterinarians.
- Promptly and accurately record data.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Completed an Animal Care/Veterinary Assistant certificate program and/or at least 6 months animal care experience (preferred); OSSD graduate applicants are welcome.
- Strong organization and self-management skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

**Working Conditions**:

- Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday
- Typically 8-4 or 7-3, some earlier or later shifts depending on needs
- Participation in holiday shifts/overtime shifts required
- Rotational weekend work (2 on, 4 off)
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Long periods of standing and bending.
- Laboratory/animal environment with potential biohazards present.

**Compensation**:

- Competitive wage commensurate with experience, starting at $20.00/h
- Fully covered health and dental benefits after 3 months
- 5 paid sick/emergency days
- Overtime pay included
- Uniforms provided
- Pet supply discounts
- Paid car mileage for all OT shifts

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stouffville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- animal care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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